The rabbit meets the King

"W-what do you mean, my lord?" He gives you a gravely chuckle as he jabs his thumb down at Rukia. (Whom is peaking out from behind your waist.) "My forces in the north found a stray that we believe belongs to you and your little freind their." You stare at him in disbelief, knowing he could only be talking about Nemu. "Y-you found Nemu sir?"

"Aye, I had some scouts looking for anyone of her description after her departure from your room lastnight." Blushing slightly you stutter slightly. "H-how.." "Did I know? My boy, who do you think kept the rest of Los Noches from noticeing your freinds arival?" Bowing in respect you mumble. "T-thank you My lord, your aid is most appreciated."

More gravely chuckleing follows. "Arise my boy, you need not bow to me. We are allies in this struggle." You nod in respect as you rise, senceing the truth in his words. "I am proud of you for gaining the aid of the Vizards, we are comeing closer to the point where Los Noches will be able to write its own destiny, free from the threat of the Shinigami or power mad fools."

He bends down to Rukia. "No offence young one, your decision to follow your heart instead of the docrtine of those fools in the goten 13 proves your value." To comfort her you place your hand on her shoulder and give a small squeeze. "You shall find her in your chambers. Oh, and one more thing, when it comes to pleaseing a woman like Ulquiorra...grovvleing is a good start."

And with another bout of Gravely chuckleing he is off in a burst of static. "Um...John? Who was that?" Rukia asks you as she huddles into your form. "That my dear little bunny, is the true and RIGHTFULL ruler of this land, and our best hope to get out of the suicidal tract that Aizen seems to have the espada on."

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Walking into your room you find the softly sleeping form of Nemu. Noticeing the bandages around her waist you scowl darkly. "Who ever your Taicho was he better PRAY I never meet him..." (Kurotsuchi sneeze's droping a bubbleing vial resulting in an exploseion.. "Kaf...kaf...someone must be ploting my ****... hmm..that must be the 809th in the last year alone!")

Gently carressing her cheek with your hand you smile softly as she mumbles your name. "It's ok now Nemu-chan...I promise you will never be hurt again." Closeing the door behind you your greated by a concerned Nel. "Johnny...will she be alright?" You nod curtly. "She just needs some sleep." "I'll have Nanao and Rukia check up on her later." Leaning down and laying a kiss on her forhead you smile to her.

"What would I EVER do without you Nel-chan?" She giggles sweetly. "You'd go crazy from dealing with the rest of the family." You sweatdrop slightly. "That was a retorical question Nel-chan." "OI! JOHNNY, GET YER ASS OVER HERE, WE GOT THINGS TO DO!" Grim yelps in frustration. "Keep your panties on Grim, I'm comeing." You grumble as you shuffle over to the liveing room. "Ok, so what are we doin? And...why..are Hiyori and Shinji tied up like that?"

Shinji and Hiyori are tied back to back, eyes pleading to you for mercy for some reason. "Did you forget Johnny? We have to PUNISH these two naughty girls." Saru purrs in a siductive tone as she rests her chin on your shoulder. "They tried to Esssscape while you and the otherssss where at the meeting, trying to welch on a bet issss a very naughty thing!" Hebi adds as she joins Saru on your other shoulder.

The looks the two Sword spirits are giveing the Vizard girls has them quivering in fear. Nanao clears her throught. "Ahem...as much as I'm interested in seeing this process first hand we have one pressing item to deal with first." Looking to Nanao you cock your head slightly. "What do you mean Nanao-chan?" Rukia suddenly holds up her solid white Zanpakuto.

"Um...m-my Zanpakuto..well...she would like it if you reliesed her." She looks away with a slight blush as she thrusts her Zanpakuto towards you. You look towards her. "Are you sure about this Rukia-chan?" You whisper softly as you take the item into your hands. "If...I didnt do this..I could never live with myself. Please John. She wants to meet you so badly." Her voice pleading with repressed sorrow.

"Ok, Rukia chan." Turning to the others you grin sheepishly. "Sorry girls, vengence will have to wait for a bit." Grumbleing is heard as you place the Zanpakuto in to the device.